Background
Danish Refugee Council is a leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. In the East Africa and the Great Lakes, DRC applies a regional approach with operational presence in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
DRC Sudan has experienced a significant strategic and operational shock following the onset of the crisis and is the country operation is responding to the evolving emergency as part of the inter-regional Sudan response plan. With the outbreak of conflict, DRC Sudan has reprogrammed activities to emergency modalities and has deployed emergency teams to participate in joint needs assessments as well as conduct Rapid Protection Assessments. DRC continues to operate in Darfur, Khartoum, White Nile, Gadarif and South Kordofan with the provision of life-saving assistance of Emergency relief, Protection, WASH, Shelter, Humanitarian Mine Action, Camp Management and Economic Recovery. DRC is currently responding to Medium Scale emergencies in Darfur and South Kordofan.
Overall purpose of the role:
Promote DRC's mission, mandate, work via the development and articulation of advocacy and communication strategies in country, working closely with management teams to identify appropriate methods to communicate to and advocate with relevant parties. Play a key role in our efforts to support the protection of refugees, IDPs and other conflict-affected people through projects focusing on empowering beneficiaries and their host communities.
Responsibilities
Advocacy
Communications
Work with the programme teams, local partner organizations and donors to develop visibility and communication plans relevant to the emergency response. Develop and produce DRC information and communication materials such as brochures, newsletters, stories / lessons learnt, blogs, photos, videos and regularly update the DRC website, social media pages and other publications. Support the Country Director and other staff in preparing interviews requested by the media. Provide input on NGO joint briefing papers and DRC situational reports. To monitor and analyze local and international media coverage related to the local situation. Ensure compliance with donor communication requirements.Senior Management Team
Represent advocacy as an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) by attending regular meetings and discussions with the group. Follow-up on any required task force, technical working groups or action points assigned in the SMT. Participate in the relevant risk management meetings in relation to advocacy and communication messaging in Sudan.Representation
Represent the programme to authorities, donors, partners, and in various co-ordination fora, including the Sudan NGO Forum. Ensure that DRC maintains excellent and productive relations with all key stakeholders, especially beneficiaries, local authorities, the humanitarian community and donors.Qualifications, experience and technical competencies
Masterโs degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field. Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrated ability to write and develop strong communication and advocacy materials At least 3 years' experience working in communications and/or advocacy Experience working in an international NGO preferably Experience with conflict related displacement issues. Experience in donor contact, fundraising and networking. Experience working in the East Africa and/or Horn of Africa (preferred);Languages:
Full professional proficiency in English Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantageAbout you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโs five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRCโs values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.Conditions
Contract: Twelve months contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for International staff. This position is graded at NM.F
Start Date: Immediate
Duty Station: Port Sudan
Reports to: Country Director
Application and CV
All applicants must submit a cover letter and updated CV in English via our online application form
on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies
Applications close on 12 October 2025.